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How to Find an Advisor Through Your Network

Start with the decisions you need help with, then look for operating experience and discuss expectations openly.

A practical answer

What to know

Advisor searches should start with the gap you need help with, not a title. Define the decisions or work where you need guidance, then look for people with relevant operating experience. A warm path starts a conversation; diligence on fit, incentives, and time commitment still matters.

A thoughtful next step

Try this

  1. Write down the decisions or work where you need guidance.

  2. Identify people with directly relevant operating experience.

  3. Ask a connector to facilitate a conversation and discuss expectations openly.

Explore the topic

Read the What is Go-to-Network? pillar guide for the broader approach, or explore all network guides.